You have some pumpkin left over from Helloween or you are looking for a delicious and quick pumpkin pie recipe? Then you are exactly right here! Today we want to introduce you one of the most delicious sweets in Bulgaria – Tikwenik. A simple and easy traditional recipe.

All you need is:

150 g butter

1 kg pumpkin

50 g grazed walnuts

30 g breadcrumbs

3 tbsp powdered sugar

1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 package filo pastry (can be found in Turkish or Greek delis)

The first step is to prepare the filling: For this cut the pumpkin into large pieces, peel and coarsely grate. Mingle the grated pumpkin with powdered sugar, walnuts and the bread crumbs. Do not forget to put some cinnamon.

After the filling is ready we can go on with preparing the rolls. Layer out the filo pastry and spread 2-3 tablespoons from the mixture regularly on each fillo sheet. Then roll up the sheet and put in a greased cake dish or baking sheet. When all sheets are used, or the pumpkin filling is over (I always end up with not enough filling) sprinkle some butter flakes over it and bake for about 30 minutes in a preheated oven at about 200 degrees . The Pumpkin pie is ready when it gets a golden crust.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, just before serving. Here it is our healthy dessert for in between.